Competition Categories

All modelers have the right to participate in the 10th Istanbul Model Show Competition, whether they are members of the Modeling Club Association or not.

“Awarded Models” in ” Istanbul Model Show “Competitions cannot participate in this competition again. However, these models can participate in the event for the purpose of being exhibited in the EXHIBITION section.

Models that have participated in the competition before but have not won an award can participate in the competition again.

The responsibility of registering the models that will participate in the competition in the relevant category (STANDARD/HOBBY or MASTERS) belongs entirely to the competitor. While anyone who wishes can participate in the MASTERS category, modelers who meet the following criteria must participate in the MASTERS category.

Having won gold in the same main category at least three times in previous competitions.

Models that have undergone significant heavy modifications (excluding models using commercial detail sets) will be included in the Masters category.

The responsibility of registering the models participating in the competition in the relevant category is entirely the responsibility of the competitor, and in the event of registration in the wrong category, the final decision for the location of the model belongs to the organizing committee. In the event of a category confusion, it is strongly recommended that the participant seeks assistance from the registration officers in the competition registration area.

Works and models that offend public customs and traditions and contain insults are strictly prohibited from participating in the competition and exhibition.

Models participating in the competition must be made by participating modelers. Models made by third parties can participate in the competition on behalf of the person who made the model by stating the name of the person who made the model.

Special Awards

SPECIAL AWARDS to be given in addition to the existing categories are as follows:

  • BEST OF SHOW
  • Mehmet C. ŞEKERCİOĞLU special award, Turkish Military aircraft special award
  • Ruhşen Sayraç Special Award (Best painted model)
  • Nejat Deryakulu Special Award (Best Turkish Military Land Vehicle model)

2025 Themes

  • WW2 Pacific War Best Model Special Award
  • MIG Aircraft Best Model Special Award
  • LEOPARD tanks Best Model Special Award
  • PORSCHE cars Best Model Special Award
  • DINOSAURS Category:  55 years old and over modelers only
  1. HOBBYTIME JUNIOR CATEGORIES ( REGISTRATION IS FREE OF CHARGE )
    • 12 years and under (All Entries)
    • 13-17 years old (17 includes) (All Entries)
  1. AIRCRAFTS (Hobby/Standart)
    • 1/144 scale military aircraft (excluding civil passenger aircraft)
    • 1/72 scale propeller driven aircrafts
    • 1/72 scale jet powered aircrafts
    • 1/48 scale propeller driven aircrafts
    • 1/48 scale jet powered aircrafts
    • 1/32 and bigger scale propeller and jet aircraft
    • Civilian Aircrafts (All Entries)
    • Helicopters (All Entries)
  1. AIRCRAFTS (Master)
    • 1/144 scale military aircraft (excluding civil passenger aircraft)
    • 1/72 scale propeller driven aircrafts
    • 1/72 scale jet powered aircrafts
    • 1/48 scale propeller driven aircrafts
    • 1/48 scale jet powered aircrafts
    • 1/32 and bigger scale propeller and jet aircraft
    • Civilian Aircrafts (All Entries)
    • Helicopters (All Entries)
  1. ARMORED FIGHTING VEHICLESI ( Hobby/Standart)
    • 1/72 scale AFV (All Entries)
    • 1/48 scale AFV (All Entries)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale AFV ( Tracked vehicles – 1945 and earlier)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale AFV ( Wheeled and half-tracked vehicles – 1945 and earlier)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale AFV (Tracked vehicles – after 1945)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale AFV (Wheeled and half-tracked vehicles – after 1945)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale other combat vehicles and equipment (cannons, missiles, armed railway vehicles, etc.)
  1. ARMORED FIGHTING VEHICLESI (Master)
    • 1/72 scale AFV (All Entries)
    • 1/48 scale AFV (All Entries)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale AFV ( Tracked vehicles – 1945 and earlier)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale AFV ( Wheeled and half-tracked vehicles – 1945 and earlier)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale AFV (Tracked vehicles – after 1945)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale AFV (Wheeled and half-tracked vehicles – after 1945)
    • 1/35 and bigger scale other combat vehicles and equipment (cannons, missiles, armed railway vehicles, etc.)
  1. AUTOMOTIVE (Hobi/Standart)
    • Factory vehicles – 1/20-1/31 scales
    • Motorsports/Racing vehicles – 1/20-1/31 scales
    • Modified vehicles (Hot Rod, Street Rod) – 1/20-1/31 scales
    • Commercial vehicles – 1/20 -1/31 scales (pick-up, van, minibus, bus, truck, TIR)
    • Motorcycles – All entries
    • Construction and Agricultural Machinery – All Entries
    • 1/32 and smaller scale vehicles – All Entries
    • 1/19 and bigger scale vehicles – All Entries
  1. AUTOMOTIVE (Master)
    • Factory vehicles – 1/20-1/31 scales
    • Motorsports/Racing vehicles – 1/20-1/31 scales
    • Modified vehicles (Hot Rod, Street Rod) – 1/20-1/31 scales
    • Commercial vehicles – 1/20 -1/31 scales (pick-up, van, minibus, bus, truck, TIR)
    • Motorcycles – All entries
    • Construction and Agricultural Machinery – All Entries
    • 1/32 and smaller scale vehicles – All Entries
    • 1/19 and bigger scale vehicles – All Entries
  1. FIGURES
    • Military and Historical Figures – All Entries
    • Fantasy and Warhammer Figures – All Entries
    • Busts – All Entries
    • 1/6 and bigger scale Figures – All Entries
  1. SHIPS
    • Sailed Ships (except wooden made models) – All Entries
    • Motor Ships – all combat vehicles (except wooden made ships) – smaller than 1/400 scale
    • Motor Ships – all combat vehicles (except wooden made ships) – between 1/400-1/200 scale
    • Motor Ships – all combat vehicles (except wooden made ships) – bigger than 1/200 scale
    • Submarines – All Entries
    • Motor Ships – All Civilian Vehicles (except wooden made ships) – All Entries
    • Handcrafted ships (including wooden kits and paper/cardboard models) – All Entries
    • Deck Weapon System – All Entries
  1. SCI-FI 
    • Space Ships, vehicles, rockets– All Entries
    • Meccha/Robots– All Entries
  1. DIORAMAS / VIGNETS
    • Dioramas – All Entries
    • Vignets – All Entries
  1. Trains – All Entries (except military vehicles)
  2. What If  – All Entries
  3. Handcrafted Models (wooden, paper, plastic etc.) – All Entries (Except SHIPS)

Participation in the Competition

The models will be delivered on Friday, May 23, 2025 between 15:00-18:00 and Saturday, May 24, 2025 between 10:00-13:30. Participants who register online will receive the “Participation Form” from the officials, check it, sign it and deliver their models.

Models brought after 13:30 on Saturday, May 25, 2025 will not be able to participate in the competition and will be taken to the exhibition section.

Contact: info@modelcilikkulubu.org

NOTE: THE COMPETITION SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON.